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Ductless Mini-Split Installation in Vernon, BC
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Ductless Mini-Split Installation in Vernon, BC

For older Vernon homes without ductwork, additions, basement suites, and garage conversions — ductless mini-splits deliver real heating and cooling without tearing the house apart.

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4.8 22 reviews
Targeted Comfort for Homes Ducts Won't Reach
31+ Years in Vernon
Vernon's Mini-Split Specialists

Targeted Comfort for Homes Ducts Won't Reach

A lot of Vernon homes can't run central air: 1950s East Hill character homes with no duct chases, tight downtown Vernon suites, sunroom additions that were never meant to be year-round, unfinished basements getting turned into family space. Running new ductwork through finished walls is invasive and expensive, and window units are loud, ugly, and inefficient. Ductless mini-splits solve both problems cleanly! Real cooling and heating, installed in a day, with none of the demolition.

Stevenson Mechanical installs ductless systems across Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby, and the broader North Okanagan. From carriage houses above Okanagan Landing garages, detached suites in downtown Vernon, cabins up toward Silver Star, and garage conversions out in BX. Single-head or multi-zone, we size the system to the actual space, run the refrigerant lines cleanly, and commission the unit properly so the warranty is valid from day one.

  • Single-zone installs (one head, one space)
  • Multi-zone systems (up to 5 heads, one condenser)
  • Cold-climate heat pump mini-splits
  • Basement suite & carriage house cooling
  • Garage, workshop & cabin installs
  • Service on existing ductless systems
When Ductless Makes Sense

Where Mini-Splits Solve Real Vernon Problems

  1. Older Homes Without Ducts

    East Hill and downtown Vernon character homes often have no duct chases at all. Mini-splits deliver real comfort without ripping open walls or ceilings.

  2. Additions & Sunrooms

    The bright room added onto the back of the house that's always too hot or too cold? A single mini-split head fixes it in a day with minimal disruption.

  3. Finished Basements

    Turning the basement into a rec room, suite, or home office? A ductless head keeps it comfortable without overloading the main furnace or fighting bad ducts.

  4. Suites & Carriage Houses

    Secondary suites need their own system for comfort and separate utility control. Mini-splits install cleanly in suites and lane houses across Vernon.

  5. Garages & Workshops

    Working on the truck in January or the woodshop in July gets a lot easier with targeted heating and cooling in one efficient unit.

  6. Cabins & Vacation Homes

    Lakefront cottages on Okanagan Landing and cabins up toward Silver Star run far better on a mini-split than on baseboards and window units.

How We Install

Clean, Quiet, Done in a Day

  1. On-Site Sizing

    We measure the space, check insulation, and pick the right BTU capacity. Undersized units run constantly; oversized units short-cycle and waste power. The math matters.

  2. Line & Location Planning

    We walk you through exactly where the indoor head goes, where the outdoor condenser sits, and where the refrigerant line passes through the wall. No install-day surprises.

  3. Written Quote

    Equipment, install, electrical, and concealed line covers where needed, itemized up front. You approve the scope before we order equipment.

  4. Install Day

    Most single-zone jobs finish in a day. Tidy penetrations, concealed line covers, level pad for the outdoor unit. We leave the job cleaner than we found it.

  5. Commissioning & Walkthrough

    We pressure-test, vacuum the lines, start the system, register the warranty, and walk you through the remote, modes, and filter maintenance.

Why Stevenson

Why Vernon Chooses Us for Ductless

We Don't Undersize

Mini-split BTU math is specific. A unit sized off a brochure instead of the actual room won't keep up in August. We calculate for real Vernon conditions.

Clean Installs That Look Good

Conduits run straight, the outdoor unit sits level on a proper pad, penetrations are sealed. The install should look as tidy as the unit performs.

Refrigerant-Certified

All of our ductless techs are certified for refrigerant handling. We don't subcontract the part of the install that actually determines reliability.

Service After Install

Mini-splits need filter cleaning, coil washes, and the occasional recharge. We service what we install — and units we didn't install too.

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Common Questions

Ductless Splits FAQ — Vernon, BC

Central AC moves cooled air around the home through ductwork from one indoor coil. A ductless mini-split mounts the indoor coil directly in the room it cools, with a refrigerant line running to an outdoor condenser. No ducts means no duct losses — but each zone needs its own head.

Yes — most modern mini-splits are heat pumps that run both ways. Cold-climate models handle Vernon winters well, typically down to -25°C with backup heat kicking in below that threshold.

Depends on how many zones you want controlled independently. One open-plan living space usually needs one head. A three-bedroom home wanting comfort in every bedroom might run a multi-zone system with 3–4 heads off one outdoor unit.

The indoor heads are quiet — often quieter than the furnace blower. The outdoor unit is louder but quieter than a central AC condenser. Placement matters; we plan it to avoid bedroom windows and patios.

Single-head systems: typically one day. Multi-zone systems: one to two days depending on line routing. We coordinate electrical in the same visit so there's no second trade to schedule.

Many cold-climate heat pump mini-splits qualify for CleanBC and utility rebates. We'll tell you which units qualify before you order — rebates often offset a significant portion of the cost.

Customer Reviews

What Stevenson Mechanical Customers Say

4.8 Based on 22 Google reviews
Chelsea Harrop
Chelsea Harrop

Shadd and his team are absolutely wonderful and did a great job. I needed a basement sink plumbed and new washer dryer hookups and they were able to get it done in short order, kept everything tidy and were super easy to deal with. They knew my budget and worked with me to stay within it and gave me everything I needed. They are very professional, skilled and their prices are more than reasonable. I would highly recommend them to everyone!

Chris' Integra Tire Auto Centre
Chris' Integra Tire Auto Centre

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY US! 4 weeks ago, our hot water and air conditioning quit working on the same day! I called and spoke with the AMAZING Denise, she had Alex out at our shop within the day and he had everything diagnosed and parts ordered, not long after the first appointment, he had our hot water back in working order and then our A/C was repaired after that! Anytime we have had any issues, they have been very prompt to show up on the same day and Alex fixed it all! Such amazing and friendly services! You all have a forever client with Integra Tire and our team moving forward! Thank You!

Arthur Enns
Arthur Enns

Plumbing problems are never fun, but we appreciated how Stevenson Mechanical handled the replacement of our sump pump --from booking the appointment to the on-time arrival of our plumber and his friendly, competent service (which included persevering through some unexpected issues). Thank you for your expertise and excellent service!

Margo Pepper
Margo Pepper

Called just before noon, on a Friday, at 1:40 plumber arrived and fixed problem in 15 minutes. Very nice young man. I will be calling back soon for some quotes on other needs. Thank you so much to the receptionist for reaching out to staff and arranging such prompt service. Today had old gas fireplace removed. Yet again outstanding service, owner came to assist very quickly. Answered all my questions. Thanks guys.

Christine Allen
Christine Allen

This company is great! We needed to have our air conditioning unit disconnected and moved temporarily as we were getting our backyard patio redone. They were able to accommodate our last minute request, they completed the work quickly and got our unit reconnected just in time to beat the heat ! I would highly recommend them!

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5896 Rimer Rd, Vernon, BC Monday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m | Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Saturday, Closed | Sunday, Closed